Which Airline Brands Won the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023?

The Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023, also known as the ‘Oscars of aviation’, recently concluded its annual awards ceremony in Paris, France. 

Clinching the title for the fifth time in the awards history, Singapore Airlines was named the best airline in the world. Coming in second place was Qatar Airways – the previous year’s winner – followed by ANA All Nippon Airways. 

Goh Choon Phong, the Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines, attributed the brand’s triumphant win to its people. “This award is a testament to the indomitable spirit of our people, who worked tirelessly and made many sacrifices to ensure that SIA was ready for the recovery in air travel. That has allowed us to emerge stronger and fitter from the pandemic as a leading international airline.”

Twenty million consumers voted for their best choice of airline, with as many as 325 global airlines surveyed.

Here are some of the top three winners in each winning category.

Best Airline:

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Qatar Airways
3. ANA All Nippon Airways

Best Low-Cost Airline:

1. AirAsia
2. Scoot
3. IndiGo

Best Cabin Crew:

1. Garuda Indonesia
2. Singapore Airlines
3. ANA All Nippon Airways

Best Regional Airlines:

1. Bangkok Airways
2. Aegean Airlines
3. STARLUX Airlines

Most Improved Airlines:

1. Kuwait Airways
2. STARLUX Airlines
3. PLAY

Best Leisure Airlines:

1. Air Transat
2. SunExpress
3. TUI Airways

Best Airport Services:

1. ANA All Nippon Airways
2. Japan Airlines
3. Asiana Airlines

Cleanest Airline:

1. ANA All Nippon Airways
2. Asiana Airlines
3. Qatar Airways

Best First Class Airlines:

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Air France
3. ANA All Nippon Airways

Most Family-Friendly Airlines:

1. Air Canada
2. Singapore Airlines
3. Emirates

The complete list of winners can be found on the official World Airline Awards page.